A compound with molecular formula C_(4)H_(10)O_(3) is converted by the action of acetyl chloride to a compound with molecular weight 190. The original compound has :

A compound with molecular formula C_(4)H_(10)O_(3) is converted by the

1.	A compound with molecular formula C_(4)H_(10)O_(3) is converted by the action of acetyl chloride to a compound with molecular weight 190. The original compound has :
Answer» ONE OH group Two OH group Three OH group No OH group Solution :M. Mass of compound `= 4 xx 12 + 1 xx 10 + 3 xx 16 = 106` and the MOLECULAR mass of its acetate derivative is 190. Hence No. of OH groups `= (190-160)/(42)=2`.